An art college and a Christian university learn tough lessons in a merger; "hacks for humanities"; new Fulbright recipients are announced; and more.
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A deal between the Watkins College of Art and Belmont University highlights the importance of long-term planning, transparent communication, and common institutional values. It also might be a sign of things to come. (PREMIUM)
Neal Lester thinks that’s a cliché. The real question is, How do we communicate the value of the humanities without getting bogged down by defining it? (PREMIUM)
Eight doctoral, two master’s, seven baccalaureate, and two special-focus institutions were top producers of both U.S. scholars and U.S. students in 2019-20.
“Mental Well-Being for Students,” an online course co-developed by JED and EVERFI, seeks to reduce the stigma and uncertainty surrounding mental health.
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Research on drug policing and decriminalization at London Metropolitan University shows how universities can confront the social and economic challenges of their communities.
This Chronicle report examines how colleges can help students develop creative skills that will help them in their academic careers and beyond. Designed for administrators and faculty members alike, it serves as a primer on why creativity is important, how students can develop it, and what higher education might look like if faculty members were to encourage creativity in every discipline and in every course.
